2016-11-11T13:23:43-06:00 2015-12-31 GRANT THORNTON LLP 757 THIRD AVE 4TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 100172013 990 2015-01-01 135633307 HIAS Inc % FARHAN IRSHAD HIAS 3018447300 1300 Spring Street Suite 500 Silver Spring MD 20910 FARHAN IRSHAD CFO 3018447300 2016-11-11 true Qi Wen Liang P01270238 2125990100 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z X Mark Hetfield 1300 Spring Street Ste 500 Silver Spring MD 20910 45648629 false X www.hias.org X 1881 NY HIAS Is a global Jewish Organization that rescues people whose lives are in danger for being who they are, and stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and freedom. 22 22 90 25 0 32841616 35669422 1379208 1905559 5702436 2990910 0 0 39923260 40565891 8892981 8668363 0 0 13921233 17679328 0 0 2273095 13635233 15278017 36449447 41625708 3473813 -1059817 69305738 69624075 13911732 19796463 55394006 49827612 X SEE SCHEDULE O. false false 20500742 153301 Conflicts around the world have forced 65 million people to flee their homelands due to persecution harassment, threats, abduction, or torture -- because of the race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or political opinion. Over and over we have seen that, despite these traumas, refugees are resilient and resourceful they find the way not just to survive but to thrive. But they cannot do it alone. HIAS is the only global Jewish organization whose mission is to assist refugees, whoever and wherever they are. Our work is generously supported by private contributors, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), other United Nations entities, and the US Government. HIAS' International Program assists refugees in four regions of the world: Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Eurasia. Specifically, we have: offices in Kenya, Uganda, Chad, Argentina, Ecuador, Panama, Venezuela, Austria, Ukraine, and Israel. Because refugees face long periods of time in a semi-permanent environment, unable to return home and not permanently resettled in a new country, their ability to become self-sufficient and to move beyond dependence on humanitarian aid is crucial. HIAS programs are designed to support self-sufficiency by focusing on: 1.legal protection and assistance to navigate the complexities of governmental requirements in order to live safely and securely as refugees while seeking resettlement, asylum or repatriation; 2. on psycho-social programs to address the fear, isolation and depression that can result from being forced from their homes and families, surviving or witnessing war and personal violence, and the daily stress of living on the margins in unfamiliar cities or camps; 3. and livelihood preparation by identification of opportunities for entrepreneurship, vocational training, and employment to help them regain dignity and control of their lives. As 2015 examples of HIAS international work: programs in Chad provided training and assistance, including the distribution of food and material goods, activities to protect and respond to sexual and gender based violence (SGBV), and psychosocial support to the approximately 275,000 refugees residing in eleven camps. In Kenya and Uganda, HIAS provides psychosocial support including counseling and emergency food and housing assistance to over 1,000 survivors of sexual and gender based violence who fled more than half a dozen neighboring countries and would otherwise be invisible and even more vulnerable. In Latin America, HIAS case load grew to over 6,000 people. In Vienna, Austria HIAS works in partnership with the U.S. Department of State to operate the Resettlement Support Center ("RSC") to assist persecuted religious minorities from Iran who are seeking to resettle in America under the U.S. refugee admissions program. In 2015, HIAS assisted 1,899 Iranian religious minorities to arrive safely in the United States. In Israel, HIAS developed a pro bono legal representation project to serve asylum seekers in that country, training over 60 attorneys and providing legal consultations and assistance to over 130 asylum seekers. HIAS also awarded 53 scholarships to new Israeli immigrants ("OLIM"). In Ukraine, legal counseling was extended to over 2,000 asylum seekers, and monitoring and protection activities impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of internally-displaced persons (IDPs) from the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine. 10197584 7038212 1905559 Refugee resettlement, advocacy and public engagement lie at the heart of HIAS work in the United States. As the oldest resettlement agency in the world and the only Jewish organization designated by the federal government to undertake this humanitarian work on behalf of all peoples, HIAS works to help refugees build stable lives in welcoming communities throughout the country. In doing so, our programs are intended to help newcomers overcome displacement and become productive citizens and to strengthen the fabric of American Society. In 2015 HIAS resettled 3,147 refugees. HIAS resettlement is accomplished in partnership with 21 local service organizations, funded by the US Department of State, private foundations and individual donors. Through contracted services, HIAS provides technical assistance and monitors this network of affiliated organizations related to resettlement activities provided during the first 30-90 days after arrival in the US including: reception and placement by family reunification wherever possible or by identification of other supportive neighborhoods; travel arrangements and funding; securing housing and assuring necessities; counseling and case management; medical referral; initial language assistance; naturalization classes and applications for citizenship, asylum and other legal needs. Through two specially funded projects a preferred communities grant and the Prinz grant - HIAS can extend case management for up to five years if needed and emphasize legal assistance through representation for asylum seekers, who were professionals (scientists, scholars, artists, physicians, teachers, and others) and who desire to continue or rebuild their careers in the US. 1706738 1476850 In addition, HIAS is funded through a matching grant program to support basic needs, case management and intensive employment services to certain refugees accepted in the network of affiliated organizations for up to six months after their arrival in the United States. The goal of this program is to enable participating refugees to become economically self-sufficient through employment before the end of this six-month period. Refugees are selected to participate in this program if they are deemed employable and likely to become employed in this short time frame. 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Use of appropriations from permanently restricted net assets are stipulated in the donor's agreement and may be used for scholarships or general expenditures. FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2: HIAS follows guidance that clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, including issues relating to consolidated financial statement recognition and measurement. This standard provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position can be recognized in the consolidated financial statements only if the position is "more-likely-than-not" to be sustained if the position were to be challenged by a taxing authority. The standard also provides guidance on measurement, classification, interest and penalties, and disclosure. Management believes there are no uncertain tax positions that would have an impact on the accompanying consolidated financial statements. 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Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements with Return Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d: Change in Minimum Pension Liability: ($593,531) Actuarial Loss on Split-Interest Areements: ($174,912) Total: ($768,443) true Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 40 Program Services Refugee Processing 3487784 Middle East and North Africa 1 14 Program Services Refugee Processing 446837 Russia and the Newly Independent States 1 17 Program Services Refugee Processing 1894095 South America 4 158 Program Services Refugee Processing 7740990 Sub-Saharan Africa 3 251 Program Services Refugee Processing 5271160 Middle East and North Africa Grantmaking 131598 Russia and the Newly Independent States Grantmaking 3600 Sub-Saharan Africa Grantmaking 18103 Middle East and North Africa Investments 210000 10 480 10 480 19204167 19204167 Scholarships Middle East and North Africa 53 131598 check Scholarships Russia and the Newly Independent States 4 3600 check Scholarships Sub-Saharan Africa 28 18103 check false false false true false false PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING GRANT FUNDS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 HIAS CONDUCTS WORLDWIDE OPERATIONS USING A SYSTEM OF INTERNAL CONTROLS TO INITIATE, PROCESS, REVIEW, AUTHORIZE, AND ACCURATELY AND TIMELY RECORD TRANSACTIONS INTO THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM. THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND SUPPLEMENTARY MANAGEMENT REPORTING SERVE AS REPORTING TOOLS FOR GAAP FINANCIAL REPORTING, BUDGET-TO-ACTUAL VARIANCE MANAGEMENT REPORTING, AND GRANT-SPECIFIC REPORTING. 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The accounting system and supplementary management reporting serve as reporting tools for GAAP financial reporting, budget-to-actual variance management reporting, and grant-specific reporting. Management's oversight ensures that programmatic grants and allocations, and donor contributions, fund reasonable expenses applicable to the source's intention. 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THE HOUSING ALLOWANCE IS INCLUDED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION ON HIS FORM W-2 AND REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III). This has been discontinued since the organization moved offices to Silver Spring, Maryland during 2015. Organization's Mission Form 990, Part III, Line 1: HIAS, Inc. ("HIAS"), the global Jewish nonprofit organization that protects all refugees, stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and freedom. Our mission is to rescue people whose lives are in danger for being who they are. HIAS protects the most vulnerable refugees, helping them build new lives and reuniting them with their families in safety and freedom, advocates for the protection of refugees, and assures that displaced people are treated with the dignity they deserve. Guided by our Jewish values and history, we bring more than 135 years of expertise to our work with refugees. Form 990, Part V, Line 4b: Argentina, Austria, Ecuador, Chad, France, Israel, Kenya, Russia, Panama, Republic of Georgia, Uganda, Ukraine, Venezuela. Form 990, Part VI, section A, Line 5 In May 2016, HIAS discovered an embezzlement in the Uganda country office involving one former and three then current employees totaling approximately $288,000. HIAS has removed all the employees involved in the embezzlement and is working with Ugandan authorities who are pursuing criminal actions. HIAS senior financial management reported the matter to the HIAS Board and external auditors and has fully investigated the matter internally, retaining an international firm to conduct a forensic audit. A comprehensive corrective action plan has been implemented which includes implementation of electronic fund transfers in Uganda, moving supervision of all financial operations and support globally to the HIAS headquarters controller, and implementing new month-end processes. HIAS is upgrading its financial software to provide enhanced monitoring of financial transactions throughout HIAS global operations. As a part of the comprehensive corrective action plan, HIAS will be taking additional steps to further strengthen internal controls. HIAS is in contact with the affected donors, and all required restitution will be made. Concurrently, HIAS is pursuing restitution through all available avenues including insurance claims to cover the loss. Form 990 Review Process Form 990, Part VI, section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY GRANT THORNTON. THE HIAS PRESIDENT AND CEO, CFO, AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS PERFORM A DETAILED REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflict of Interest Policy Form 990, Part VI, Section b, Line 12c Conflict of Interest Policy Monitoring and Enforcement All senior officials and every member of the Board of Directors, submit written disclosure statements attesting that s/he understood and complied with the Conflicts of Interest Policy, and certifying that except as specifically described in his/her personal disclosure form, neither s/he nor any member of his/her family to the best of his/her knowledge had been engaged in any conflict of interest. The disclosure forms are reviewed by management and nothing was noted that required action of any kind. The Conflicts of Interest forms are completed annually and retained by HIAS, Inc. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A AND 15B HIAS COMPENSATION POLICY HIAS has adopted an annual CEO and officer performance evaluation policy and process which is fundamental to the Board of Directors oversight of the CEO AND its officers AND THE mission and strategy of the organization and a prerequisite to establishing the compensation for the CEO and its officers. THE CEO and officers submit a written self-evaluation to the Governance Committee of the Board of Directors reporting progress against the institutional, management and individual development objectives of the previous year. Concurrently, the Governance Committee solicits views on the CEOs and officers performance from the FULL Board of Directors. The Governance Committee consolidates the feedback and makes performance recommendations to the Executive Committee and subsequently to the full Board of Directors. THE FULL BOARD AGREES UPON THE DELIVERY OF THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND the Chair of the Board and the Chair of the Governance Committee present the assessment to the CEO and its officers. HIASs Executive Compensation Policy is designed to provide a reasonable and competitive package of salary and benefits, consistent with market based compensation practices and the organizations financial resources. The Executive Committee of the Board is responsible for assuring that a COMPENSATION market analysis is conducted at least every two years of comparable positions among similarly situated organizations and benchmarking its recommendation for CEO and officer compensation with such groups as GuideStar, Charity Navigator, and national Jewish leadership organizations. The full Board of Directors is responsible for making the final compensation determination based on the performance review of its CEO and officers, THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE and the market analysis. THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD DOCUMENT the BOARDS decision and its basis for the reasonableness of the compensation. For key employees, the compensation reviews are done internally by management taking into consideration the current market situation. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS DONE ON OCTOBER 31, 2015 Availability of Documents to the Public Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THESE DOCUMENTS ALONG WITH OUR WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. 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